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Brugmansia arborea

Also Known As

  • Brugmansia x arborea
  • Tree Datura

Plant type

tree, shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Brugmansia arborea plant details

Brugmansia arborea is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brugmansia arborea

Plant type: perennial shrub or tree
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, dramatic, fragrant, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brugmansia arborea

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hey all you folks who adore “Angel’s Trumpets”! This is one of the WILD SPECIES of Brugmansia (native to high elevation Andes) & is VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND in the nursery trade! Fast & vigorous, it will quickly grow into its small tree size (6’-10’) with a strongly multi-branching habit. Blooming most of the year, it's adorned with exceptionally fragrant, pendulous, flaring 6” trumpets. Wonderful, large & velvety tropical foliage is evergreen, too. Though this “Angel’s Trumpet” is said to be more tolerant of dry soil – do know that Brugs look their best with rich soil & average moisture. Topdress with a 2” layer of compost in Spring to make sure it stays lush & happy! Special safety note: Do Not Eat! All parts of this plant are considered toxic.

Gardening facts about Brugmansia arborea plant

How to Grow Brugmansia arborea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
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